Compost calculation comes down to one simple formula: Length × Width × Depth (in feet) = cubic feet needed. For most gardens, the standard application depths are 2–3 inches for in-ground vegetable beds, 1–2 inches for seasonal top-dressing on raised beds, and 4–6 inches when filling a brand new raised bed from scratch. A standard…
Every gardener has stood in the garden centre, looking at bags of compost stacked high on pallets, and thought the same thing: “How much of this stuff do I actually need?” It is one of those questions that seems simple on the surface but gets complicated fast. Too little compost and the plants struggle. Too…
For most garden beds, you need about 1 bag (1 cubic foot) of compost per 6 square feet when applying a 2-inch layer — the most common recommended depth. A 100 square foot garden, that means roughly 17 bags. For a 1-inch layer, cut that in half. For a 3-inch layer on new or poor…
Anyone who has spent a weekend hauling bags of compost to the backyard knows the same question pops up every single time: how much is actually enough? Too little and the soil barely changes. Too much and the plants either drown in nutrients or the budget takes a hit for nothing. This guide breaks down…